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COVID-19 cytokine storm: Possible mechanism for the deadly respiratory syndrome

Research into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus induces death is suggesting potential treatments for its…

Madagascar gave Nigeria COVID-19 drug free of charge – SGF

The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and the Secretary to the…

Deaths of many educated, well-to-do Nigerians due to coronavirus worrisome – FG

The Federal Government has described as worrisome the deaths of many educated, well-to-do Nigerians…

JUST IN: Nigeria records 226 new cases of COVID-19, total now 6,401

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has announced the country recorded 226 new COVID-19…

Bayelsa shuts hospital after doctor tests positive for coronavirus

A medical doctor has tested positive for COVID-19 in Bayelsa State, bringing the number…

COVID-19: Only one test conducted in Kogi, seven in Cross River

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has said that Kogi and Cross River states…

Libya: Over 250,000 children at risk of vaccine-preventable diseases- UNICEF, WHO

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said…

Oyo to reveal firm where 38 workers test positive for coronavirus today

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will today disclose the name of the firm…

Lagos, Kano, Borno account for 52 per cent Covid-19 deaths – Mamora

The Minister of State for Health, Dr Olorunnimbe Mamora, on Monday said Borno, Lagos…

Ondo to have own COVID-19 cure soon – Akeredolu

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has said that the state may soon have…

72-year-old Gombe monarch recovers from COVID-19

The Gombe state task-force on COVID-19 has announced the recovery of the Mai of…

Three Lagos returnees test positive for coronavirus in Abia

Three Lagos returnees have tested positive for coronavirus in Abia State, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu…

There’s no coronavirus in Nigeria – Pastor David Ibiyomie

The Senior Pastor of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyomie, says he doesn’t believe there…

Don’t have sex for 30 days, your semen can spread COVID-19, experts warn recovered patient

Experts have warned recovered COVID-19 patients to avoid sex for at least 30 days…

Police Chief Superintendent on the run after testing positive for COVID-19 

POLICE authorities and officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) are looking…